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G444 WTF

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,336 mi
Last recorded147,336 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 WTF
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 147,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 147,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded and painted

Fail 24 Jul 2025 147,207 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension and steering components corroded / painted.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 147,206 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension and steering components corroded / painted.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 146,822 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components painted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,599 miles

All suspension components painted.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 146,599 miles

All suspension components painted.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 146,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 146,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 145,136 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 144,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 144,050 miles

Both front and offside rear brake pipes coated in fresh protective paint.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 144,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 142,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 142,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 140,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 137,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nsr brake has slight bind

Pass 3 May 2010 134,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2010 134,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,758 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 11,974 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 118,679 miles

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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G444 WTF is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1989 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 129,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G444 WTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G444 WTF is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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